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SUMMARY:Postcards and Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Join the Defending Democracy Working Group for Pizza and Postcarding! This is a family event and all are welcome. We will be writing postcards to encourage early voting for the Fall’s midterms. Pizza will be provided and so will the scripts for the postcards! Join us from 6-7:30 in the Vestry.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/postcards-and-pizza/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Defending Democracy,Social Justice,Spotlight
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SUMMARY:No Kings Arlington
DESCRIPTION:We have the power and are claiming it together.\nNo Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.\nJoin us for the No Kings Protest at First Parish! We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen\, greedy billionaires\, or those who rule through fear. It belongs to us\, the people. Co-sponsored by the Defending Democracy Working Group and Indivisible LAB (Lexington\, Arlington\, Belmont). \nWhat began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny\, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever. \nWhen our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink\, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. \nOn March 28th\, rise up\, take to the streets\, and say it loud: no thrones\, no crowns\, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us. \n*A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind\, including those legally permitted\, should not be brought to events.*
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/no-kings-arlington/
LOCATION:Front Lawn / Clock tower\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Defending Democracy,Gatherings,Spotlight
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SUMMARY:Pizza and Poster-Making for No Kings Day
DESCRIPTION:We will gather in the Vestry to make posters for No Kings Day on March 28th. \nWe are also working with Indivisible to have an event in Arlington on March 28th. More Details will Follow. \nSponsored by the Defending Democracy Working Group
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/pizza-and-poster-making-for-no-kings-day/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defending Democracy,Social Justice,Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T200000
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SUMMARY:"How We Win" Book Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Winning social justice struggles is an art form\, one that George Lakey has become an expert in over six decades of activism. In his short\, punchy book\, “How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning”\, he lays out principles\, illustrates them with stories\, and dialogues about them with two other experienced organizers. In this 3-session book group\, Betsy Leondar-Wright will lead us in a discussion to apply Lakey’s strategies and apply them to our movement in defense of democracy. There is a 20-person limit so please register here. The Zoom link and more detailed information about the reading assignments will follow once you register. It will not be recorded. \nCo-Sponsored by Defending Democracy Working Group and STAR\nQuestions: jpohl@umich.edu
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/how-we-win-book-discussion-series/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Defending Democracy,Star Adult RE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T190000
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SUMMARY:"How We Win" Book Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Winning social justice struggles is an art form\, one that George Lakey has become an expert in over six decades of activism. In his short\, punchy book\, “How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning”\, he lays out principles\, illustrates them with stories\, and dialogues about them with two other experienced organizers. In this 3-session book group\, Betsy Leondar-Wright will lead us in a discussion to apply Lakey’s strategies and apply them to our movement in defense of democracy. There is a 20-person limit so please register here. The Zoom link and more detailed information about the reading assignments will follow once you register. It will not be recorded. \nCo-Sponsored by Defending Democracy Working Group and STAR\nQuestions: jpohl@umich.edu
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/how-we-win-book-discussion-series/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Defending Democracy,Star Adult RE
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SUMMARY:"How We Win" Book Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Winning social justice struggles is an art form\, one that George Lakey has become an expert in over six decades of activism. In his short\, punchy book\, “How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning”\, he lays out principles\, illustrates them with stories\, and dialogues about them with two other experienced organizers. In this 3-session book group\, Betsy Leondar-Wright will lead us in a discussion to apply Lakey’s strategies and apply them to our movement in defense of democracy. There is a 20-person limit so please register here. The Zoom link and more detailed information about the reading assignments will follow once you register. It will not be recorded. \nCo-Sponsored by Defending Democracy Working Group and STAR\nQuestions: jpohl@umich.edu
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/how-we-win-book-discussion-series/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Defending Democracy,Star Adult RE
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SUMMARY:Poster-Making and Pizza with Defending Democracy
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare for No Kings Day on October 18\, come make posters and signs\, have some dinner\, and be in community! These posters will be used by First Parish folks on No Kings Day and then will remain in our Protest Sign Library for future events. \nAll ages welcome\, sponsored by the Defending Democracy Working Group.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/poster-making-and-pizza-with-defending-democracy/
LOCATION:Vestry\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defending Democracy
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SUMMARY:Learn About UU Mass Action!
DESCRIPTION:The Defending Democracy Group is excited to welcome UU Mass Action Executive Director\, Rev. Jo Murphy. She will update us on UU Mass Action’s response to our current political reality in Massachusetts and nationally\, explain First Parish’s partnership with UU Mass Action\, and highlight both the monthly ACTION HOURS and upcoming ADVOCACY DAY on April 8th. Light lunch will be served.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/learn-about-uu-mass-action/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Defending Democracy,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T203000
DTSTAMP:20240924T144337Z
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SUMMARY:Listening Session: Flags at the Meetinghouse
DESCRIPTION:How should we use the First Parish flagpole? \nThe Defending Democracy working group has suggested that we fly three flags: a U.S. flag\, a LGBTQ+ pride flag\, and a Black Lives Matter flag. In this time when the U.S. flag has come to be increasingly associated with white Christian nationalism\, we believe that it would be valuable for First Parish to help reclaim a more inclusive understanding of patriotism. The LGBTQ+ flag and the BLM flag would also help us share our values with the wider community. \nWhat do you think? \nThe Parish Committee will be making a decision about the flags this fall but first they want to hear from all of you! Join us for a listening session on October 21st at 7 pm on Zoom. Come share your thoughts and hear what others are thinking. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87379359914
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/listening-session-flags-at-the-meetinghouse/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Defending Democracy,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T180000
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy: Postcards to Georgia
DESCRIPTION:The Defending Democracy Group is hosting a postcarding event this Wednesday 8/28 from 5-6pm in the Parlor. We will be writing cards to Georgia to get out the vote. Please join us before the potluck\, no need to register.
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/defending-democracy-postcards-to-georgia/
LOCATION:Parlor\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Defending Democracy,Social Justice
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